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Kwanzaa celebrations in Palm Beach County, Dec. 26 & 27

Kwanzaa is a family holiday that celebrates heritage, history, values, family, community and culture with music, dance and cultural traditions. The seven principles that form the holiday’s core mission include the following: Unity Self-Determination Responsibility Cooperation Purpose Creativity Faith Here are some popular upcoming events: Dec. 26: 5th Annual Umoja Kwanzaa Celebration When: Friday, Dec. …

‘Primate,’ free movie screening, Dania Pointe, Jan. 7

Here’s a sample of the dialogue of this new scary movie from Paramount Pictures: 911. What’s your emergency? He’s acting crazy. He killed all the others. Who killed the others? We’re in Hawaii! This is crazy. The film will be shown at Regal Dania Pointe on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, before it opens nationwide on …

Free New Year’s Eve fest with dazzling anchor drop, entertainment & inflatables

Fort Lauderdale is offering free New Year’s Eve festivities including an outdoor street party with a lighted anchor drop.  Music entertainment is featured at the event.  The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Countdown includes bounce houses, inflatables and games.  The event in 2025 is 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. December 31, at Southwest Second Street and Southwest …

Miami Beach New Year’s Day Celebration

OnStage, the popular music and dance series is presenting a New Year’s Day Celebration Concert. The free outdoor concert on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2056 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is at Lummus Park on the Ocean Drive Promenade and 12 St. Performing al-fresco, under the palm trees, during the family-friendly concert will be The Miami Beach …

Free Art Deco Weekend on Miami Beach

The pastel colored Art Deco architecture is being celebrated at the 49th Annual Art Deco Weekend happening Jan. 9-11, 2026 on Ocean Drive between 5th and 14th Streets. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Art Deco Centennial.” Hours are: Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 11, …

Free New Year’s Eve outdoor concert by Orchestra Miami

Start your new Year with some fabulous music and fireworks! Orchestra Miami, Miami’s premiere professional orchestra, invites you to ring in the New Year with a spectacular free beachfront concert in which Latin meets jazz meets classical music. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, on the beach in Collins …

Deal: Youngsters eat free at Ikea restaurants

For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include: Kids eat free Kids eat free in December with purchase of an adult entree. Valid for 1 or 2 …

Miramar hosts New Year’s Eve events with inflatables and fireworks

It’s a party. New Year’s Eve events in Miramar Regional Park include entertainment, food trucks and fireworks. Entry is free. Parking is $10.  New Year’s Eve events in 2025 in Miramar include  12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, with kids’ activities including inflatables, face painting, and DJ entertainment 9 p.m. to 12:30 am. …

Things to do in January in Miami-Dade

Happy New Year! It’s 2026, the holidays are over and the festivals and more are back! Here’s a list of fun to be had around Miami-Dade County during the first month of the year. King Mango Strut in Coconut Grove It’s tradition, the first weekend of the year is when by far the wackiest parade takes place …

Fern Forest is ideal for nature walks & entry is free

If you’re looking to soak  in the outdoors in South Florida, Fern Forest in north Broward is a lush oasis for nature walks and occasional free astronomy programs with telescopes. Delight in the scenic setting on your own or register for a guided hike. Most events are free or relatively inexpensive. Entry into the natural …

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